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成算 (せいさん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
prospects of success ; confidence in succeeding
Refers to a calculated or estimated likelihood of success, often used in planning or strategic contexts. Common in phrases like 成算がある (to have a good chance) or 成算が立つ (to see a way to succeed).
Kanji 算 calculate, divining, number Similar words 勝しょう 算さん 勝算 focuses on chances of victory in a contest or battle, while 成算 is broader, referring to prospects of success in any endeavor.
見み 込こ み 見込み is a more general term for outlook or expectation, not necessarily tied to calculated success.
Etymology Compound of 成 (sei, 'to accomplish') and 算 (san, 'calculation'), literally 'calculation of accomplishment'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with estimating success.
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Preliminary research gave us confidence that the project could succeed.
